Mehdi Karroubi Declares: “I Will Not Retreat Even an Inch and Will Remain Steadfast and True to My Convictions!”

August 31st, 2011 – [SahamNews] According to SahamNews, Hossein Karroubi [Mehdi Karroubi’s eldest son], his wife and children and Fatemeh Karroubi [Mehdi Karroubi’s wife] were finally allowed to visit with Karroubi yesterday. Hossein Karroubi made the following statement regarding the visitation with his father: “I had not seen my father for almost 7 months, since the very first day when he was put under house arrest. Today security agents suddenly agreed to allow me, my family and my mother to visit with my father and we saw him at the building where he has been kept for the past month at around noon.”

Hossein Karroubi made the following statement regarding his father’s physical and psychological condition: ” He is in good condition both physically and mentally. He was in high spirits during our visit and as always spoke of the challenges we face, remaining steadfast and even more true to his convictions.”

Mehdi Karroubi’s eldest son referred to the rumors published by pro government websites eluding to a forced confession letter by Karroubi and said: “During my visit, I informed my father of the rumors published by pro government websites about a supposed confession letter and he responded: “I remain steadfast and true to my convictions and will not retreat even an inch from my positions.”

Hossein Karroubi quoted his father as follows: “The regime and its intelligence forces have become very well acquainted with my spirit and fully understand my position and my opinions. As a result, they realize that they are not in any position to provide me with any guidance or suggestions, let alone demand that I engage in such things as writing a confession letter. “

According to SahamNews, given the concerns regarding Karroubi’s physical well being, during this visitation, security agents promised the family that Karroubi would be transferred to a more appropriate location in the next 15 days, with access to a yard and fresh air. They also informed the family of the possibility that Fatemeh Karroubi would be allowed to join her husband at this new location. It is worth mentioning that Mr. Karroubi’s food is currently being provided by the Ministry of Intelligence.

In the past few days, pro government websites inside Iran published reports regarding a supposed confession letter by Karroubi, going as far as publishing parts of this “fake confession letter” in an effort to damage Karroubi’s image as a symbol of resistance amongst the Iranian nation. Despite this recent visit by his family, concerns regarding the living conditions of Mr. Karroubi continue.